Athletics and Personal Best · Fitness and Exercise

Distance Running and Pacing

Developing endurance and understanding how to distribute energy over a longer period.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do you determine the correct pace for a five minute run versus a thirty second sprint?
  2. 2What mental strategies help you keep going when your muscles feel tired?
  3. 3How does controlled breathing improve your running efficiency?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS2: Physical Education - AthleticsKS2: Physical Education - Stamina and Pacing
Year: Year 5
Subject: Physical Education
Unit: Athletics and Personal Best
Period: Fitness and Exercise

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